Starting his career in freight forwarding sales in 1991, Kerins has worked for leading aviation companies including Virgin Atlantic, DHL Aviation UK and Middle East, Heavyweight Air Express Group and Etihad Airways.
Kerins has experience of working globally in the UK, Ireland, the UAE and the USA, which Magma Aviation says will help him understand and optimise its global presence in London Gatwick, Dublin and Dubai.
He will work with the wider Magma Aviation team including Finance & Administrations Director Emma Brook, Head of Commercial James Gilliard, Head of Operations James le Pour Trench, and Head of Network Planning & Alliances Paul Hoatson.
Eric Erbacher, CEO of Chapman Freeborn, Magma Aviation’s parent company, says, “Magma Aviation has strong ambitions for the coming months and years, and I am confident that Peter is the right person to take the business to even loftier heights. With over three decades of experience and a proven track record in our competitive and dynamic industry, I am delighted to welcome him to Magma Aviation and thoroughly look forward to seeing what we will achieve together.”
Commenting on his new role, Kerins says, “Looking at the exceptional development of Magma Aviation both prior to, and post-Covid years, the company's magnificent global team is in a great position to continue growth in the future. Being part of this journey will be an honour and I look forward to working with both the Magma Aviation team and key partners to continue this expansion globally.”